The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."